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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,493.35, 68,207.72 and 17,389.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,493.35, 68,207.72 and 17,389.73 is: 26,072.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,493.35 : 68,207.72 = 17,389.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,493.35/68,207.72 = 17,389.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,493.35x = 68,207.72 × 17,389.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,493.35x = 1,186,113,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,113,406.73/45,493.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,072.24

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